June

Fri, June 20, 2014Courage and conviction at heart of Muckaty winThe Central Land Council (CLC) today congratulated the Traditional Owners for Muckaty following the Federal Government’s decision to end the plan for a national radioactive waste dump at Muckaty Station, north of Tennant Creek.

Tue, June 17, 2014Throwing out the Land Rights Act not the keyThe Director of the Central Land Council, Mr David Ross, today urged the Member for Stuart , NT Minister Bess Price to think more carefully about the implications of throwing out the Land Rights Act.

March

Wed, March 26, 2014Regulations not in the interests of Traditional Owners - CLC/NLCTHE Northern and Central Land Councils have welcomed the further protection of traditional owners’ rights following the disallowance by the Senate of regulations made under s28A of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976.

Mon, March 17, 2014CLC loses a strong voiceThe Central Land Council wishes to express its immense sadness at the passing of Jane Hodson on Monday, March 10, 2014.

February

Thu, February 13, 2014Land Councils conclude talks in CanberraTHE executives of the Northern and Central Land Councils have concluded three days of talks in Canberra with federal politicians and officials, and have argued for protection of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights Act.

2013

December

Sun, December 15, 2013Land councils support AAPA BoardTHE Executive members of the Northern and Central Land Councils reiterated their full support of the independent board of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) at an historic joint meeting in Alice Springs last week.

Tue, November 19, 2013Aboriginal people using mining royalties to strengthen their communitiesDirectors of the Granites Mine Affected Area Aboriginal Corporation (GMAAAC) are today launching their first DVD, GMAAAC - Our Projects Our Way. The DVD shows how good decision making processes and strong governance can turn royalty monies into projects that benefit the whole community.

Fri, September 06, 2013Endangered central rock rat foundThe critically endangered central rock rat has been found in a collaborative project between the Central Land Council and the Department of Land Resource Managements Flora and Fauna Division (DLRM).

August

Fri, August 30, 2013Henbury should be returned to traditional ownersThe Central Land Council says that Henbury Station should be returned to its traditional owners who have been actively seeking to regain ownership of it for more than 40 years.

Wed, August 21, 2013First Circles will send us in circles says Maurie RyanCentral Land Council Chair Maurie Ryan says the Chief Minister Adam Giles’ plans to restore power to Indigenous men wil­­l not be gained by a his idea of a “First Circle” of Aboriginal people to meet the NT Cabinet during the year.

Tue, July 02, 2013Native Title recognition at Napperby StationOn 2 July 2013 the Federal Court will be sitting at Laramba Community Living Area, approximately 210 kilometres north west of Alice Springs, to make a determination by consent of native title over nearby Napperby Perpetual Pastoral Lease (PPL).

Mon, February 11, 2013Opinion piece: Communal title no obstacle for Aboriginal home ownershipLand rights are under attack and blamed for preventing Aboriginal people owning their own homes in the bush but is that a rather simple view on the ongoing problem of remote community housing?
CLC Director, David Ross responds to criticism of land rights and Land Councils in relation to home ownership.

Wed, July 18, 2012Four handbacks to benefit Aboriginal traditional land ownersFour areas of land were handed back to Aboriginal traditional landowners today at a ceremony at Simpsons Gap near Alice Springs by the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Wed, July 18, 2012West MacDonnells National Park handed back to its traditional ownersThe handback of the West MacDonnell National Park to its Aboriginal traditional owners is an extremely significant chapter in the history of land rights in the Northern Territory and will ensure its status as a tourism icon and help preserve its outstanding natural and cultural values.